Gwinnett Ordinance Change in News
GCO congratulates Gwinnett County’s Commission on its courage in unanimously repealing its ban on possession of firearms in parks.
Success on Gwinnett County Preemption!
GCO dismissed its lawsuit against Gwinnett County today, as it learned that the County Commission, by unanimous vote, amended its parks ordinance to comply with the state preemption law by excepting firearms from its reach.
GCO Sues Gwinnett County Over Parks Carry Ban
GCO is commencing a lawsuit against Gwinnett County, for the county’s refusal to repeal its ordinance banning carry in county parks.
GCO Urges Gwinnett County Attorney to Issue Opinion
As many of you already know, GCO has been urging Gwinnett County to repeal its preempted gun ban
GCO Writes Gwinnett Judge, License Issued
GCO attorneys wrote a letter to the Gwinnett County Probate Judge on behalf of a GCO member, because the judge refused to issue a temporary license to the member.
More Violent Crime in Gwinnett County Parks
A 19-year-old man told police Dec. 27 an armed man attacked and robbed him while he was running in Best Friend Park in Norcross. According to a police report, the victim was jogging near the tennis courts in the park when a black man armed with a knife grabbed him from behind. The victim told…
Gwinnett County Acknowledges Change to Code and Signs
As you already know, Gwinnett County joined 154 other counties in the state of Georgia in complying with Georgia’s preemption law. Gwinnett County, through its County Attorney, sent a polite letter to GCO formally stating that it both amended its ordinance to comply with state law and modified the park signage throughout the county. It…
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